Description
A hearty and filling casserole packed with protein, flavor, and perfect for meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken, cooked rice, black beans, corn, salsa, olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, until heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Optional: Serve with tortilla chips for added crunch.
Notes
Feel free to mix in some chopped bell peppers or onions for extra veggies. Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: burrito, casserole, protein, chicken, meal prep